Current Time in Geneva
The live local time in Geneva, Switzerland — Zurich (Europe/Zurich). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Geneva
Geneva follows the Europe/Zurich time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Geneva observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Geneva with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Geneva quick facts
- Country
- Switzerland
- Time zone
- Europe/Zurich
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 (January) / UTC+2 (July)
- Calling code
- +41
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 0.65 million
- Coordinates
- 46.2°N, 6.14°E
Best time to call Geneva
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Geneva. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Geneva time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Geneva. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Geneva time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Geneva in?+
Geneva is in the Europe/Zurich time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Geneva observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Zurich), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Switzerland observes it.
When do the clocks change in Geneva?+
Geneva observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Geneva from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Geneva. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Geneva time.